3-Phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydrofurfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione

Abstract: A compound, 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydrofurfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione, which has a structure of crystals exhibiting the strongest peak at an angle of diffraction, 2ϑ , of 4.7°, among peaks appearing within the range of not smaller than 3° of 2ϑ , in an X-ray diffraction using a Cu-Kα -ray. The compound gives dyed or printed products having deep and brilliant tint of colors with excellent fastnesses, when applied to hydrophobic fiber materials, particularly, polyester fiber materials.

Description: The present invention relates to the compound 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydrofurfuryloxy)-phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione having a specific crystal structure. More particularly, it relates to 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetra-hydrofurfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione which has a crystal structure useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials particularly in a deep tint of colors. EP-A-0 494 537, JP-A-3-72571 and JP-A-4-164967 teach various benzodifuranone compounds. It has been known that these compounds are able to dye hydrophobic fiber materials, for example, polyester fiber materials, in red color. However, dyeabilities of these compounds are not yet sufficient to meet higher requisites sought in recent years, and a solution to this problem has been highly desired. Thus, it is the object of the present invention to overcome the above disadvantages of the prior art and to provide dyes having improved properties. This object has been achieved by the surprising findings that a specific compound among them has polymorphism of crystals and a specific crystal modification of the compound endows an excellent dyeability, particularly, to give a dyed product in a deep tint of colors. Accordingly, the present invention is to provide for 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydro-furfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione having a crystal structure which exhibits the strongest peak at an angle of diffraction, 2, of 4.7°, among peaks appearing within the range of not smaller than 3° of 2 in an X-ray diffraction using a Cu-Kα -ray. Hereinafter, the crystalline structure of 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetra-hydrofurfuryloxy)-phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione which exhibits the characteristic peak as mentioned above at an angle of diffraction, 2, in an X-ray diffraction is referred to as "alpha-crystal modification". The alpha-crystal modification in the present invention exhibits a characteristic sharp peak, i.e. strongest peak, at an angle of diffraction, 2 of 4.7°, so far as 2 is within the range of not smaller than 3°, when being subjected to an X-ray diffraction using Cu-Kα-rays. The whole X-ray diffraction pattern, particularly intensity of each peak, varies depending upon manufacturing conditions. The peaks usually appearing in an X-ray diffraction pattern using a Cu-Kα -ray from the alpha-crystal modification in the present invention are listed as follows: Strong peak 4.7° Medium peaks 17.3°, 19.2°, 26.0°, 27.0°, 27.4° Weak peaks 7.1°, 9.4°, 14.4°, 23.0° The figure shows an X-ray diffraction pattern from the alpha-crystal modification in the present invention. The alpha-crystal modification of 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydrofurfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione of the present invention may be prepared according to the following process: A mixture of a benzofuran compound represented by the Formula (II): with a mandelic acid derivative represented by the Formula (III): wherein X is a COOR 1 , CONR 2 R 3 or cyano group, in which R 1 , R 2 and R 3 each is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, independently, or an acetonitrile derivative represented by the Formula (IV): wherein L is a COR 4 , COOR 5 or SO 2 R 6 group, in which R 4 , R 5 and R 6 each is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms or phenyl group, independently, is heated at a temperature between 70°C and 80°C in monochlorobenzene. Then, the reaction mixture is subjected to an oxidation reaction at about 70°C with hydrogen peroxide. After the reaction is over, methanol is added to the reaction mixture at 40°C, and crystals formed are separated, washed with water, and dried, to obtain the present alpha-crystal modification. The benzofuran compound represented by the Formula (II) may be prepared, for example, according to a process mentioned in JP-A-3-72571 referred to above. The mandelic acid derivatives represented by the Formula (III) may also be prepared according to a process mentioned in the specification mentioned above. The acetonitrile derivatives represented by the Formula (IV) may be prepared according to a process mentioned in JP-A-4-164967. In cases where X is COOR 1 or CONR 2 R 3 , and R 1 , R 2 and/or R 3 is an alkyl group, in the above Formula (III), and where L is COR 4 , COOR 5 or SO 2 R 6 , and R 4 , R 5 and/or R 6 is an alkyl group, in the above Formula (IV), these alkyl groups may be substituted with a halogen atom, or an alkoxy, phenyl, alkoxyphenyl, phenoxy, hydroxy, or cyano group. In case where R 4 , R 5 and/or R 6 is a phenyl group, the phenyl group may be substituted with a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or a nitro group. As for the groups shown by X in the above Formula (III), a carboxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group including methoxycarbonyl, a carbonylamide group including carbamoyl, and a cyano group may be mentioned. As for the groups shown by L in the above Formula (IV), an alkylcarbonyl group including acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, valeryl, isovaleryl and pivaloyl; a benzoyl group including benzoyl, o-, m- or p-methylbenzoyl, o-, m- or p-methoxybenzoyl, and o-, m- or p-nitrobenzoyl; an alkoxycarbonyl group including methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, n- or iso-propoxycarbonyl, and n-, iso- or tert-butoxycarbonyl; a phenoxycarbonyl group including phenoxycarbonyl, p-methylphenoxycarbonyl and m-nitrophenoxycarbonyl; an alkylsulfonyl group including methylsulfonyl, ethylsulfonyl, n- or iso-propylsulfonyl, and n-, iso- or tert-butylsulfonyl; a phenylsulfonyl group including phenylsulfonyl, p-methylphenylsulfonyl and 4-methyl-2-nitrophenylsulfonyl may be mentioned. The alpha-crystal modification in the present invention is useful for dyeing or printing of hydrophobic fiber materials, particularly polyester fiber materials. For example, the alpha-crystal modification is pulverized together with suitable dispersing agents such as naphthalenesulfonateformaldehyde condensate and ligninsulfonate in an aqueous medium to form a dye dispersion of fine particles. The resulting dye dispersion may be used as it is, as a liquid product, or it may be used after spray-dried, as a powdered product. Dyeing may be performed according to any of conventional processes. For example, into a dyeing bath containing the alpha-crystal modification dispersed in an aqueous medium containing, if necessary, pH adjusting agents, leveling agents, dispersing agents and others, is dipped hydrophobic fiber materials. In case of a polyester fiber material, for example, the dyeing may be effected under a superatmospheric pressure, normally at a temperature of not lower than 105°C, preferably at a temperature between 110°C and 140°C. Also the dyeing may be conducted in the presence of a carrier such as o-phenylphenol and methylnaphthalene, at a relatively high temperature, for example, under water-boiling conditions. Furthermore, a dyeing process in which the dye dispersion is padded onto a cloth, and the padded cloth is subjected to a steaming at a temperature of 100°C or higher, or a dry heat-treatment, may be carried out. Printing may be performed according to any of conventional processes. For example, the dye dispersion is kneaded with suitable pasting agents, and the resulting paste is printed onto a cloth and dried, followed by steaming or dry heat-treatment. As a matter of course, other dye or dyes may be combinedly used for dyeing or printing of the present alpha-crystal modification. Also, various adjuvants may be blended at the preparing step of the dye dispersion. The alpha-crystal modification in the present invention gives red-dyed products with a deep and brilliant tint, having excellent fastnesses against light, sublimation and wetting, when used for the dyeing of hydrophobic fiber materials, for example, a polyester fiber material. Thus, the alpha-crystal modification according to the present invention exhibits excellent dyeabilities as red disperse dyes for hydrophobic fiber materials. Examples The invention will more specifically be described in regard to the following examples. All parts and percentages in the examples are by weight,except otherwise identified. Example 1 To 33 parts of monochlorobenzene were added 3.37 parts of 1-benzoyloxy-1-(p-tetrahydro-furfuryloxyphenyl)acetonitrile, 2.26 parts of 5-hydroxy-2-oxo-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran and 2.28 parts of p-toluenesulfonic acid (monohydrate). The mixture was kept warm at 80°C for 3 hours. Then, 1.13 parts of 30 % aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution was added thereto, and the mixture was kept warm at 70°C for 1 hour for an oxidation. After the reaction was over, the mixture was cooled to 40°C and 50 parts of methanol was added thereto. Crystals formed were separated by filtration, washed with water and dried. The crystalline product obtained was subjected to an X-ray diffraction using a Cu-Kα -ray. The X-ray diffraction pattern is shown in the Figure attached. Comparative Example 1 Similar procedures as in Example 1 above were repeated, except that the oxidation was effected at a temperature of 80°C, to obtain a crystalline product. Reference Example 1 A mixture of 1.0 part of the crystalline product obtained in Example 1 and 3.0 parts of a naphthalenesulfonate-formaldehyde condensate was finely pulverized in an aqueous medium to obtain a dye dispersion, which was then dried to obtain powdered products. Into 200 parts of a dyeing bath containing 0.6 part of the resulting powdery products was soaked 10 parts of a Tetron "Jersey" cloth (a polyester cloth manufactured by Teijin Limited) and the dyeing was effected under a superatmospheric pressure at a temperature between 130°C and 135°C for 60 minutes. Then, the dyed cloth was dipped in a treating solution consisting of 3 parts of sodium hydroxide, 3 parts of sodium hydrosulfite, 3 parts of a betaine-type amphoteric surface-active agent and 3,000 parts of water, and a reductive cleansing treatment was effected at 85°C for 10 minutes. After being washed with water and drying, a dyed cloth in brilliant red color with sufficiently high color depth was obtained. The dyed cloth had excellent fastnesses against light, sublimation and wetting. On the other hand, a similar dyeing was repeated but using 1.0 parts of the product obtained in Comparative Example 1 to obtain a dyed cloth, which had, however, a red color with a lower concentration, as compared with the above dyed cloth. Reference Example 2 A mixture of 1.3 parts of the crystalline product obtained in Example 1 and 3.7 parts of ligninsulfonic acid was finely pulverized to form a dispersion. Thereto were added 35 parts of warm water and 60 parts of a half-emulsified paste having the following composition, in order to make a printing paste. O/W Emulsion 300 parts Maple Gum NP 12 % paste (etherated locust bean gum, manufactured by Meyhall Chemical AG, Switzerland) 694 parts Sodium chlorate 4 parts Tartaric acid 2 parts Total 1,000 parts A Tetron "tropical" cloth (a polyester cloth manufactured by Teijin Limited) was printed with the printing paste. After drying, the printed cloth was subjected to a steaming at 170°C for 7 minutes by means of a high temperature steamer under atmospheric pressure for fixing. After a reductive cleansing treatment, washing with water and drying were conducted in the same way as in Comparative Example 1 above, the printed cloth was processed to softening and antistatic electrification according to a known manner. The resulting colored cloth had a brilliant red color with high color depth, and excellent fastnesses against light, sublimation and wetting.

Claims: 3-Phenyl-7-[4-(tetra-hydrofurfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione, which has a crystal structure exhibiting the strongest peak at an angle of diffraction, 2 , of 4.7°, peaks of medium strength at 17.3°, 19.2°, 26.0°, 27.0° and 27.4°, and weak peaks at 7.1°, 9.4°, 14.4° and 23.0° in an X-ray diffraction using a Cu-Kα-ray. A process for preparing the alpha-crystal modification of 3-phenyl-7-[4-(tetrahydro-furfuryloxy)phenyl]-1,5-dioxa-s-indacene-2,6-dione which comprises: heating a mixture of a benzofuran compound represented by the Formula (II): with a mandelic acid derivative represented by the Formula (III): wherein X is a COOR 1 , CONR 2 R 3 or cyano group, in which R 1 , R 2 and R 3 each is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, independently, or an acetonitrile derivative represented by the Formula (IV): wherein L is a COR 4 , COOR 5 or SO 2 R 6 group, in which R 4 , R 5 and R 6 each is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms or phenyl group, independently, at a temperature between 70°C and 80°C in monochlorobenzene, subjecting the reaction mixture to an oxidation reaction at about 70°C with hydrogen peroxide, and adding methanol to the reaction mixture at 40°C to form crystals which are separated, washed with water, and dried. Use of the compound according to claim 1 for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials. Hydrophobic fiber materials dyed or printed using a compound according to claim 1.

Inventors: SEKIHACHI JUNICHI, UEDA YASUYOSHI, YAMAMOTO JUN, SEKIHACHI, JUNICHI, UEDA, YASUYOSHI, YAMAMOTO, JUN
Applicants: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
Application year: 1994
Main classification: C09B67
IPC codes: C09B67, C09B57